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Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari. (Photo: PTI)

BSP trying to grab power on back of musclemen: BJP on Ansari

Earlier in the day, Ansari, a sitting MLA from Mau Sadar and founder of the Quami Ekta Dal joined BSP in presence of...

26 Jan 2017 8:56 PM IST

Governor N N Vohra appointed two former IAS officers as his advisors. (Photo: PTI)

Kashmir unrest: Governor warns against confrontational methods

Vohra said the time has come for the leaders to accept that the continuation of hartals and violent protestations will...

26 Jan 2017 8:49 PM IST

Rashtrapati Bhavan lit up on Thursday on the occasion of Republic Day. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

On R-Day, government buildings lit up in Indian flag colours

LED lights have been used for illumination on these landmarks, and Lutyens' Delhi has been decked up like a bride.

26 Jan 2017 8:49 PM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma (Photo: PTI/File)

Will wait for PM to take call: Sangma on demand to sack Meghalaya Guv

A section of Raj Bhavan employees demanded Governor's removal for seriously compromising the dignity of the...

26 Jan 2017 8:44 PM IST

AP CM Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM KCR

KCR, Chandrababu attend 'At Home' function of Governor Narasimhan

Naidu and Rao, who had differences earlier over sharing of water, electricity and others between the two states, had a...

26 Jan 2017 8:38 PM IST

The constituency had 1.2 lakh voters in the March 2006 elections and 1.6 lakh in March 2011. (Representational image)

Holding elections simultaneously easy in theory: Congress

A larger debate and consensus among political parties is needed before arriving at a final decision, Congress said.

26 Jan 2017 8:38 PM IST